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Lineup for Winter Jam announced, Evansville stop Jan. 30

Abbey Doyle
Evansville
Crowder is the headliner for this year's Winter Jam.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The popular Christian music touring show Winter Jam has announced its line up featuring headliner Crowder.

Winter Jam typically sells out the Ford Center with guests lining up hours before the concert's start for the "no ticket required," $15 donation at the door show. This year's Evansville stop is Jan. 30.

Evansville is one of 42 cities on the tour known for its musical diversity with a central focus on Gospel. The show is highlighted by a time of worship each evening. Performers include Hillsong Young & Free — making their Winter Jam debut — Passion and Passion Movement founder Louie Giglio.

Music fans lineup for the Winter Jam Tour concert outside the Ford Center on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. The Winter Jam Tour is a christian music concert series with $15 first come, first serve tickets.

“It’s crazy to think this is my first time speaking on Winter Jam, one of the most influential tours of the last few decades,” Giglio said in a release. “I’m pumped, and really excited to share the nights with our fam — Crowder and Passion!"

Singer/songwriter Crowder has recent hits including “Red Letters” and “All My Hope.”

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“We can’t wait to get out on Winter Jam 2020,” Crowder said in the release. “There is nothing like it, and 2020 is going to be just insane! Too much goodness in one place.”

Winter Jam 2020’s lineup also includes Reach Records hip-hop recording artist and producer Andy Mineo, Dove Award-winning pop hitmakers Building 429, rockers RED, singer/songwriter Austin French; Winter Jam creators and tour hosts NewSong and Dare2Share speakers Greg Stier and Zane Black.

Cameron McKnight, 16, and Courtney Bayer, 16, lay down as they wait in line for the Winter Jam Tour concert outside the Ford Center on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. The Winter Jam Tour is a christian music concert series with $15 first come, first serve tickets.

"I’ve never been more excited about Winter Jam than I am for 2020,” NewSong founding member and Winter Jam creator Eddie Carswell said in the release. “The lineup is amazing, and the desire to see Jesus change lives remains our top priority. Bring your friends, bring your youth group — just don't miss it."